Matthews featured during pre-season and has 28 professional appearances to his name, following loan spells at Burton Albion, Doncaster Rovers and Hamilton Academical since 2015.

“I am really happy with this news,” added City head coach Daniel Farke. “Remi is still young as a goalkeeper and has a lot of potential. He has faced a lot of competition this season but has a brilliant character and a great working attitude.

“In the last period he was improved week-to-week and when he continues with this attitude we will have a lot of joy with him in our future.”

Matthews has appeared on the City substitutes’ bench twice so far this season, coming in the Carabao Cup wins over Charlton and at Brentford.

Opportunities have been generally in short supply with Farke making the most of bringing in Angus Gunn on a season’s loan from Manchester City, while Northern Ireland international Michael McGovern has been the youngster’s regular back-up.